The Special Called Board of Registration and Elections Meeting for DeKalb County took place on January 16, 2025, focusing on the issue of expired voter registrations and the processes surrounding their removal from the voter roll.

The meeting began with a presentation from a concerned citizen regarding the presence of 4,641 expired registrations that should have been removed from the voter roll in 2023. The speaker highlighted that these registrations were still active despite the expiration, citing Georgia laws that dictate the removal process for voters who have not engaged with election offices over a specified period.

The speaker referenced two key laws: one requiring the Secretary of State to identify electors with no contact for five years and another stipulating that those placed on an inactive list remain there until after the second general election following their inactivity. The speaker argued that, based on these laws, many registrations should have been removed by 2023 but remained on the rolls, raising concerns about the integrity of the voter registration process.

After detailing the steps taken to address the issue, including submitting challenges and reaching out to various state officials, the speaker announced the withdrawal of their challenge due to inaction from the relevant authorities. However, they expressed the expectation that all remaining inactive registrations would be removed by June 2025 and committed to continuing monitoring the situation.

Following this discussion, the board moved to vote on the probable cause regarding the challenges presented. A motion was made and seconded, resulting in a split vote, with some members in favor and others opposed. The meeting then took a brief recess before reconvening to address additional challenges.

In conclusion, the meeting underscored ongoing concerns about the management of voter registrations in DeKalb County, highlighting the need for adherence to state laws and the importance of maintaining accurate voter rolls. The board's next steps will involve further discussions on the challenges raised and the processes for ensuring compliance with registration laws.